Hot on the heels of it's two year anniversary, Behaviour Studios' popular online horror game is getting ready for a big new update to celebrate. This new update will include some changes to the game's mechanics but what has fans buzzing most is that developers have announced that a new chapter will be included in this update. For those who don't know, a new chapter includes a new killer, survivor, map and all the lore that comes with it. Behaviour has remained tight lipped about this new chapter but they did tease it at PAX north in Boston recently by handing out cards showing a piece of the new killer (shown above). This chapter will be different from previous chapters in that with it's release, new cosmetics will be available following the theme of this chapter for all unlicensed survivors. The new killer seems to have a carnival aesthetic which is also something different for Dead by Daylight as the previous (unlicensed) chapters have been centered more towards a dark forest theme.
Apart form this new chapter other changes will include the ability for players to unlock DLC content from previous chapters by playing the game instead of purchasing them as this is currently the only way to obtain them. This has long time fans of the game who have paid for the soon to be free DLC a bit upset. During a weekly informational developer Twitch stream, it was announced that players will not receive any compensation for the purchases since the option to buy will still be available.
For the One year anniversary, a community event was held in which players could earn double the points for the week long celebration as well as unlock new cosmetics for certain characters and the community is anticipating another big event this year. Personally, I have been playing this game since the beta testing phase and it has been so fun being a part of it's growth. Starting out an indie title, Dead by Daylight has quickly become a popular choice for gamers and viewers on steaming platforms. Dead by Daylight is a true underdog success story, even among the big competitor and similar game Friday the 13th. I cannot wait to see what the developers have in store for fans next and where this game will go.
Been thinking about playing this game for quite a while, and this may have just sold me! I'm impressed by the developers bold choice to make DLC unlockable without need of immediate purchase, and the teasing of a carnival themed DLC is also enticing.
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